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Find More Opportunities for Exploration with Summer Family Museum Passes

Posted on May 5, 2026 at 6:00 am

More Family Museum Passes means more opportunities for you to experience local venues this summer! Passes for the Inland Northwest Rail Museum are returning, giving train and history enthusiasts and anyone just learning about trains an enriching experience. New this summer, extra passes to Mobius Discovery Center are available. Now more families ca […]

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STA Reduced Fare Open House: Partnerships Are How a Great Community Moves

Posted on May 4, 2026 at 6:00 am

Guest post: Spokane Transit Authority (STA) shares information about the new Opportunity Reduced Fare pilot program, Youth Ride Free, and Summer of Soccer. During the STA open house at the library, you can learn about Reduced Fare programs, get a Connect card, and ask any questions you have about STA. […]

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Spokane County Library District Seeking Pro & Con Committee Members

Posted on April 13, 2026 at 6:00 am

SCLD is seeking volunteers to serve on pro or con committees related to SCLD’s levy ballot proposition appearing on the August 4, 2026, Special Election ballot. Committee members will be required to prepare “for” or “against” statements for the Spokane County Local Voters’ Pamphlet. […]

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Your Food Donations to Bites & Books Helps Turn the Page on Hunger

Posted on March 30, 2026 at 6:00 am

Every library in Spokane County is collecting nonperishable food for Bites and Books – Turning the Page on Hunger. This county-wide food drive is the entire month of April. Bring canned or packaged non-perishable food to any library during the month of April. Donations of peanut butter and cereal are always appreciated. Your generosity does make […]

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6 April Library Events That Boost Knowledge & Offer Cheerful Activities

Posted on March 18, 2026 at 6:23 am

Early spring purple flowers bloom on a sunny day. SCLD is offering an array of library programs and workshops for every age in April. Check out these highlights that bolster knowledge and have cheerful activities. […]

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Local Author & Teacher Ty Brown Shares Spokane History in Two Talks

Posted on March 17, 2026 at 6:00 am

Ty Brown, author and teacher By Janet Hacker-Brumley, SCLD librarian Local History Presentations This year celebrates America’s 250th anniversary. When discussing local history with a customer at Argonne Library, they recommended the history books by Ty Brown, local author and teacher. Based on that suggestion, we were able to bring Brown to the library to discuss two differ […]

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Hands-On Activities, Stories & Games That Capture the Imagination & Delight

Posted on January 22, 2026 at 4:00 am

Teen role play games Creativity, play, and science are teaming up for some engaging events for teens, kids, and families. Explore new things in February! […]

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New Cultural Pass for the Award-Winning Spokane Civic Theatre

Posted on January 21, 2026 at 6:30 am

Spokane Civic Theatre with actors on stage SCLD has partnered with Spokane Civic Theatre to share with you the talented artists’ performances at our local theatre. SCLD has passes available for the 2026 performances of Emma, POTUS, The Glass Menagerie, Squalor, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Find out more about these cultural passes today! […]

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Explore Opportunities to Craft, Create Art & Get Useful Information

Posted on January 20, 2026 at 6:00 am

Create art, swap art supplies, and gain valuable information at the library this January. Check out our free online and in-person events for adults happening in February to see what you can do. […]

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Try New Things & Save Money: Borrow from the Library of Things Collection

Posted on January 7, 2026 at 6:00 am

The full Library of Things collection is now available for reservations and borrowing. SCLD’s Library of Things is a growing collection of practical, creative, and educational items that library customers can borrow. It’s a great way to use items that you may only need every once in a while, or you want to try before you buy. […]

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